HTC Hero, coming July on Orange and T-Mobile, makes me want!

Having got the new ROM on there, its vastly faster and improved.

I think the reviews on this should be adjusted to take into account the new ROM (and it should be shipped with it aswell), its most certainly for myself, better than the iPhone, there is a lot more to it, the iPhone feels a lot more simple, slightly more user-friendly maybe a bit, but not better!
 
I mentioned Gmote in a previous post - great app - here's another couple of belters I've come across:

Shazam - Many people will already be familiar with the Shazam service, which will sample a tune being played and then tell you what it is, good to see it available as a free app on the Android Marketplace!

Transdroid - Another freebie! if you use bit torrents this will integrate with the server function of many common BT clients, Vuze and uTorrent included. Basically if you find a torrent you want whilst out and about you can start it downloading on your home PC. I got it working with little effort. Couple this app with, for example, Shazam and it's a pretty nifty way to find new music!

NetCounter - This will track your data usage over networks and wireless, very handy if you're on a data plan, like me. You can set the start date for your monthly allowance and even get an alert when you reach a pre-defined level.

FileDroid Pro - Free if I remember right. An FTP client. Also works as a folder/file browser for your SD card but doesn't seem to allow you to delete files.

Album Art Grabber - Not free, but cheap. Downloads thumbnail artwork for your music. Doesn't always get it right and I haven't found out how to delete the wrong artwork (might just be being stupid) so a bit compromised.

Loving the phone, loving the apps!
 
The only complaint I have is the signal quality on Orange : for example the way it drops the signal and then doesn't try to reestablish when you are once again in a strong signal area. Does anybody know off-hand if the latest Orange rom might address this?
 
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ethan said:
The only complaint I have is the signal quality on Orange : for example the way it drops the signal and then doesn't try to reestablish when you are once again in a strong signal area. Does anybody know off-hand if the latest Orange from might address this?
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Apparently when i call people it cracks up here and their, not sure if it's Orange or the phone.

If i reset the phone settings will I lose the updated rom? Need to change gmail account.
 
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Final check - I'm about to order one of these on T-mobile, £32 a month for 18 month contract. 700 mins, unlimited text and internet.

Any don't do it / that plans rubbish / cheaper on ... shouts I should know about before I buy?

I'm on 3 at the moment and need to change as reception is rubbish after moving, so won't be able to get any upgrade deals, also don't want a 24 month contract.

Cheers
 
3 has announced that it will be offering the HTC Hero from next month - the first time that the network has had an Android-based smartphone on its books.

The Hero will be available on a £35 per month contract and, to sweeten the deal, 3 will be bundling the device with a Spotify Premium subscription. This will last for two years, matching the length of the minimum contract deal. However, the phone will still cost £99 upfront.

As part of the competitive deal, users will also get 750 minutes to any network, unlimited texts, unlimited web browsing, and free Skype-to-Skype calls.

The mobile version of Spotify was released last month simultaneously for the iPhone and Android platforms. That said, it was only available in a Premium version costing £9.99 a month, as opposed to the free, ad-supported desktop version.

The 3 deal is the first to offer Spotify Premium as part of a mobile contract.
 
Had the phone for a week now and really like it. My only issue would be the poor signal quality on Orange, which rarely gets above 1 bar but that may be my Shropshire location...
 
I really think this phone has poor signal. I have read a lot on the internet and it seems a lot of people get a bad connection on all networks. I sometimes get an amazing signal like at home or work but at friends houses I get no signal at all which doesnt happen on any other phone.

This is really concerning me now.
 
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I really think this phone has poor signal. I have read a lot on the internet and it seems a lot of people get a bad connection on all networks. I sometimes get an amazing signal like at home or work but at friends houses I get no signal at all which doesnt happen on any other phone.

This is really concerning me now.
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My Windows phone on O2 and this hero on Orange are almost identical. What are the problems you are havin?
 
I would seriously imagine it is network based: unless he is also refering to the problem I have when it drops its signal- that of not regaining it. You either have to reboot or change from 2g to 3g or whatever selection has already been made. I must stress i don't have that problem using a O2 sim but only Orange.

Edit: I noticed there is two rom updates. I have a sim free hero but am using an Orange sim. Which update would I be better using?
 
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Ordered mine the other day, getting delivered tomorrow. Im excited. Im still amazed at what this phone can potentially do.
 
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